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Prosecutor and victims’ defense lawyers appeal pre-trial ruling in JetSet Club collapse case

The Public Prosecutor’s Office appealed the recent court decision that allowed for RD$50 million bail and impediment to leave the country for Antonio and Maribel Espaillat, key figures in the high-profile Jet Set case. In parallel, lawyers of the victims have appealed the pre-trial ruling. The case involves the collapse of the roof of the …
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Chileans and Argentineans discover resorts in the DR, Dominicans delight in the fjords

Travel from Chile and Argentina to the Dominican Republic is on the rise as the South Americans discover the comfort and style of the Dominican beach resorts. Dominicans are also booking excursions to discover the fjords and cultural attractions of the two South American countries. The enhanced non stop flights are making travel easy. Minister …
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Aeromexico now has a daily direct flight from Mexico Cityu to Punta Cana

Aeromexico has officially launched a new daily direct flight between Mexico City and Punta Cana, a strategic move aimed at bolstering tourism and strengthening the ties between Mexico and the Dominican Republic. The inaugural flight touched down on Thursday, 26 June 2025, marking a significant expansion for the airline in the Caribbean. The new route, …
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Island Princess returns to Dominican Republic after 15-year hiatus

Island Princess cruise ship, operated by Princess Cruises, is set to make its highly anticipated return to the Dominican Republic on 8 July 2025, marking its first visit in over 15 years. The vessel will dock at the Amber Cove terminal in Puerto Plata, a significant inclusion in the country’s busy summer cruise schedule The …
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DR is major egg exporter

The Dominican Republic has emerged as a powerhouse in the Caribbean egg export market, and now offers the lowest egg prices across the entire continent. This impressive performance is detailed in the “Datos Productivos Latam 2024” report, compiled by the Latin American Egg Institute (ILH) of the Latin American Poultry Association (ALA), as reported in …
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17 years after pivot to China, DR sees little gain amid deep trade imbalance

After severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favor of the People’s Republic of China on 18 May 2018, trade between China and the Dominican Republic has indeed expanded—but with minimal benefits for the Caribbean nation. Diario Libre reports that from 2020 to 2024, bilateral trade exceeded US$22.4 billion, citing statistics from the Dominican Export and …
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Cracking down on Chinese businesses that violate labor laws

A recent crackdown by the Dominican Ministry of Labor has unearthed over 300 labor violations across 13 businesses on Duarte Avenue in Santo Domingo, with Labor Minister Eddy Olivares Ortega specifically calling out foreign, particularly Chinese, employers for their “contempt” for workers’ rights and local labor laws. The extensive operation, led by the Ministry’s Inspection …